This ranking is designed for students to make informed college and degree choices for studying International Law. All of the programs in this ranking are taken on-campus.
International Law pertains to any cross-border legal matters, like international business or human rights. Graduates with a JD in International Law may work in any number of legal domains, such as human trafficking, international business and trade, and foreign affairs. Ranking Methodology. As such we strive to be a guide to students, helping students navigate education.
In this ranking, we looked at data at AcademicInfluence. We then considered each program on its own merits, and rank ordered the schools for degrees offered, variety of coursework, and academic reputation. More on our ranking methodology here. There are over related courses and reading groups available to students, as well as several research programs and centers, and specialized international opportunities for cultural immersion in foreign legal cultures.
This allows students a measure of flexibility within their studies. The program does not require a set course of study, but rather allows students to pursue what best fits their career goals. Admissions and transfer credit information: Potential law students must submit all prior transcripts, two letters of recommendation, a personal statement and resume, and LSAT or GRE scores.
Admissions does accept transfer students with a minimum of one year of full-time study in a JD program. Students may choose from a variety of areas of interests within each degree program such as Administrative Law, Environmental Law, Law and Health, and Law Teaching. This particular review focuses on the J. In addition to the traditional class room experience, the curriculum encourages students to participate in experiential opportunities such as international legal exchanges.
Admissions and transfer credit information: Students must submit previous academic transcripts showing an undergraduate degree from an accredited university along with a personal statement, word essay, a minimum of two letters of recommendation, and LSAT scores.
Law students considering a career in international law can complete the International Law Certificate Program, which involves taking advanced classes in the subject and completing a writing project on an international or comparative law topic. AUWCL offers students a whopping 22 semester-long study abroad programs in 17 countries across 5 continents. Additionally, students can participate in a summer study abroad program in The Hague, London, Brussels, or Geneva. In addition to the coursework available to students, workshops, lectures, conferences, and panels are organized by the Center annually.
As part of the dual-degree program, students spend the summer after their first year studying at the Institute in Global and Transnational Law in Leiden and The Hague in the Netherlands. Additionally, Duke Law has summer institutes in Hong Kong and Geneva, and also offers an International Human Rights Clinic, in which students engage with human rights issues through seminars and fieldwork. Law students interested in international or comparative law can work with the Center to identify and apply for the various global opportunities at Michigan Law, which include international internships, study abroad, and international post-graduate clerkships.
In addition to the eight established study abroad opportunities, Michigan Law students can propose to study law at other foreign universities. Course offerings include over 50 classes in international, including an International Transactions Clinic and a Human Trafficking Clinic.
JD students can graduate with a Concentration in International and Comparative Law, which involves completing a minimum of 12 credits—including an experiential learning course—and completing a writing requirement. The Center for Transnational Legal Studies offers Georgetown Law students the opportunity to study transnational legal issues in London, and the school has agreements with several other global institutions that allow Georgetown students to study abroad for a semester or a year.
Yale University In addition to its international law course offerings, Yale Law has many programs that engage with the field. Yale supports international study—there are 14 study abroad programs—and there are several opportunities for funding. These include the International Human Rights Law Clinic and the Miller Institute for Global Challenges and the Law, as well as the Robbins Collection, which sponsors research in the fields of religious and civil laws around the world.
Columbia Law School has several unique opportunities for J. There is also a menu of semester abroad programs at universities in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Shanghai, and Tokyo.
Past caravans have assisted hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and asylum seekers in Italy and Germany. Georgetown University Law Center is well-known for its cutting-edge international law curriculum—in fact, it was one of the first law schools to offer a course on the legal aspects of Brexit. IIEL runs a practicum in which students work in groups to solve specific, real-world legal questions related to international economic law.
The Institute also offers a wide range of courses covering the intersections of law, finance, and policy. Opportunities abound beyond IIEL, too. Harvard Law School's international law program prepares is one of the best in the country. With courses in the area of international law, Harvard provides a comprehensive education in virtually every aspect of the field, from international development to human rights to international trade.
Students interested in studying abroad can choose to either design their own semester-abroad program or participate in an exchange program at a non-U.
Mich Law is highly regarded for its Refugee and Asylum Law program, which offers courses, workshops, fellowships, and more. Students with an interest in international business law can participate in the International Transactions Clinic. Mich Law also offers opportunities for study abroad in global business centers such as Amsterdam, Geneva, Hong Kong, Hamburg, and Tokyo.
Students who wish to practice public international law will find an abundance of resources at NYU Law. NYU's Guarini Institute for Global Legal Studies offers a robust selection of courses in all aspects of international law and business. Students can take courses in European Union law, global justice, international arbitration, Latin American governance, and more.
For those seeking a career in international business, the Guarini Global Law and Tech program offers cutting-edge studies in global legal and regulatory issues at the intersection of technology. Opportunities for real-world experience include externships at the United Nations and the World Bank and specially-designed courses in Buenos Aires, Paris, and Shanghai.
Stanford's W. Franke Global Law Program is one of the most comprehensive international law programs in the country. In addition to foundation courses on global legal practice, students have the opportunity to undertake a "global quarter": an intensive week immersion in international law and finance. SLS supplements coursework with intensive overseas study trips. During these day trips, which take place between quarters, students earn law school credit while observing the international legal system in locations including Thailand, South Africa, India, and The Hague.
The University of Virginia School of Law has a robust international law program with a strong focus on national security, human rights, and international criminal law. Opportunities are also available with non-governmental organizations such as Earth Rights International.
UVA students can take courses in nearly all aspects of international law, from banking and trade to human rights and European Union law. What separates Virginia from other law schools is the number of courses dedicated to national security and global diplomacy.
Short- and long-term international study options are available; one notable example is a dual degree program with Sciences Po.
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